Name: Duke Ellington's The Nutcracker Suite: 2ND ENCORE PERFORMANCE
Start: 2019-12-21T15:00:00-06:00
End: 2019-12-21T17:00:00-06:00
Location: George Washington Carver Museum & Cultural Center

Duke Ellington's The Nutcracker Suite: 2ND ENCORE PERFORMANCE

Ballet Afrique is a professional dance company that uses dance to build understanding, inspiration and appreciation for the cultures and experiences of the African Diaspora.

Ballet Afrique

A colorful interpretation of a holiday classic set to the music of Duke Ellington's The Nutcracker Suite.

George Washington Carver Museum & Cultural Center

OUR FIRST TWO SHOWS SOLD OUT SO FAST THAT WE ARE ADDING A 3RD (AND FINAL) PERFORMANCE!THE STORYIt’s 1943 in Harlem. Claranet is 13. Jim Crow laws, World War II &amp; the Black soldier resentment, economic disparities, social inequalities, and police brutality are the weighted realities for her family living in the boroughs of Manhattan. Family, good food, and dancing are welcomed relief during the holidays.When Claranet&#x27;s father makes a surprise Christmas Eve homecoming from the war, he gifts her with a toy Nutcracker and magical things happen. Is it all a dream or does Claranet bravely defeat the Rat King and travel to the land of sweets with the Nutcracker?THE PRODUCTIONBallet Afrique presents an original theatrical &amp; balletic adaptation to composers Duke Ellington&#x27;s recomposition of the treasured holiday classic, The Nutcracker.Our Special Guest will be Councilwoman Natasha Harper-Madison appearing in the iconic role of Mother Ginger.For the performance at The Carver, you are invited to join us before our performance to shop at the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/blackmakersmarket" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Black Makers Market</a> from 2p - 8p. Buy Black. Shop Local. Build Community.

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Duke Ellington's The Nutcracker Suite: 2ND ENCORE PERFORMANCE

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